They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System

Chapter 20: Visiting Our Sister 3

Her voice broke slightly at the end, an emotional crescendo that seemed genuine to anyone unaware of her true feelings

Somto's eyes darkened momentarily, but he schooled his expression, suppressing the sharp words threatening to escape.

Instead, he spoke with controlled calm. "I'm sorry, Ebere. I was busy with something I couldn't afford to abandon at the time." His tone softened, his apology sincere. "I'll try to be there for you next time."

Ebere glanced up at him, her eyes glistening with what seemed to be tears, but a faint, satisfied smirk tugged at the corner of her lips as she turned her face away.

Somto sighed inwardly, acknowledging his fault in this situation. He understood that Ebere's resentment toward Nnenna likely stemmed from his perceived favoritism.

Trying to justify his actions would only add fuel to the fire, so he opted to defuse the tension with a simple sincere apology.

"I'm really sorry, okay?" he said, his voice laced with sincerity.

Ebere tilted her head slightly, her expression softening, but only on the surface. Deep down, she smirked, knowing that Somto had backed down to keep the peace.

She wouldn't press the issue now, doing so might ruin the sweet, caring sister persona she worked so hard to maintain. Instead, she mentally resolved to deal with Nnenna directly when the time came.

"You promise?" she asked sweetly, her voice light and innocent as if she had already forgiven him.

"Go on now. Get ready quickly. We're leaving

she turned her back to him, the

retreating figure until she disappeared around the corner. Something about her demeanor felt off, like an undercurrent of malice

hesitated, debating whether to follow his instincts, but quickly brushed the thought aside. This was his sister, he had no reason to

toward his youngest brother's room, still intent

family, in the study, deeply

boy's focus was remarkable, his hand moving swiftly across the pages of his workbook. Seeing this, Somto hesitated

a brief moment, he cleared his throat and called out gently, "Chidera, how are

thirteen year old boy looked up, his

his youth, Chidera had an undeniable air of potential. He was a bright

a weight in his chest. He had always tried to be a good role model for his younger

events had forced him to reevaluate his approach. He couldn't afford to be complacent

in his mind, Chidera pushing their sister down the stairs during an

wasn't just an accident. It was deliberate, impulsive,

voice. A chill ran down his spine, and his hands trembled slightly, betraying his fear. 'What's he doing home already?' Panic surged through his mind. 'That girl isn't

the sound of footsteps drew closer, accompanied by a voice that was calm yet chilling

jumped from his seat as if burned, instinctively putting a few feet of distance between himself and Somto. "I'm fine! I'm fine. Everything's great," he blurted out, his tone high pitched and

eyebrow, his sharp gaze studying the boy carefully. Something was off, his little brother's behavior was far from his usual